New York City notables Le Cirque and Café des Artists, will run his own kitchen. Brodtmann said he is confident he has found someone special to lead his kitchen.

“We’ve hired one of the hottest up-and-coming young chefs in town,” Brodtmann said.

“His resume speaks for itself," he said. "He has all the personal and professional attributes I have been looking for in a chef since I decided to become a restaurateur.”

Causgrove plans to highlight Southern influences on his locally sourced New American menu with dishes such as fried pickled shrimp and P&J oyster Caesar salad, as well as classics like grilled hanger steak with potato gratin.

“I wanted to do solid, fresh food and fix problems I was aware of," he said. "If you look at the menu now, I have kind of simplified things. I want to concentrate on good techniques and integrity.”

Dijon is located at 1379 Annunciation St. It open for dinner Tuesday-Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Friday–Saturday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sunday brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 504.522.4712.